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There are 3 ways to get from Basra to Istanbul by plane, car, train, or bus

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Fly to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Istanbul (IST)plane BSR - IST
4h 52m
₺14,578–45,850
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSR - SAW
5h 5m
₺8,581–35,873
Drive, train, bus
1. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar
2. Take the train from Khorramshahr to Tehrantrain
3. Take the bus from Tehran Western Bus Terminal to Yerevan Kilikia bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Kilikia Bus Station to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaraybus
3d 9h

Basra International Airport (BSR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

23Weekly Planes

6h 24mAverage Duration

₺13,291Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,130.1 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Basra, Iraq and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Royal Jordanian, and three other airlines fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day.

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Istanbul(opens in a new window), Türkiye(opens in a new window)

The Turkish city is a traveller’s dream. A visit to the world-famous Blue Mosque is a must, along with Topkapi Palace and church-turned-mosque-turned-museum Hagia Sophia. Transport yourself to ancient times in the Grand Bazaar, walk through the fascinating Basilica Cistern, wander down Istiklal Avenue in the heart of the city, and take a river cruise down the Bosphorus. Rejuvenate your body at a local hammam or Turkish bath, sip on some divine Turkish coffee and feast on delicious food and baklava, before checking out the city’s thriving nightlife scene.

Things to do in Istanbul

Mall of Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

The Mall of İstanbul (with a dotted capital I, the Turkish spelling of the word İstanbul; abbreviated form MOİ) is a mixed-use development in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, centered around one of Turkey's largest shopping malls with of gross leasable area.

Places to stay in Istanbul

Merdan Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Şar Pansiyon(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Alpinn Hotel Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Yılsam Sultanahmet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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